Autumn Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Dressing

Make-ahead tip

The salad tends to get a little watery if it sits for long, so I recommend keeping the dressing and the salad separate until right before serving. If you cut your fruit far ahead of time, try tossing it with a little fresh lemon juice to help keep it from browning.

Make-ahead tip

The salad tends to get a little watery if it sits for long, so I recommend keeping the dressing and the salad separate until right before serving. If you cut your fruit far ahead of time, try tossing it with a little fresh lemon juice to help keep it from browning.

Crisp apples, sweet pears, and juicy grapes combined with sweet-spiced, creamy dressing - and then sprinkled with a few chopped pecans for crunch. Oh, happy harvest!

yield: 4-6 SERVINGS

 

prep time: 15 MINUTES

 

total time: 15 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium Bartlett pears (or other ripe but firm pears), diced
• 2 medium apples (a fresh, crisp variety like honeycrisp, cripps, or pink lady is best), diced
• 1 cup red grapes, halved
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from the zested lemon)
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (can substitute honey)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
•  1/3 cup pecans(optional), chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place pears, apples, and grapes in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. Set aside.
2. To a small bowl, add the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use a wire whisk to blend well.
3. Drizzle dressing over the fruit. Toss gently until fruit is coated. Scoop into bowls and sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.